For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,319 students in 49508, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49508, MI are Bowen Elementary School, Meadowlawn Elementary School and Brookwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49508, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: #55.
Kenosha Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ken-o-sha Diagnostic Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49508, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49508, MI include Bowen Elementary School, Meadowlawn Elementary School and Brookwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49508?
5 public preschools are located in 49508.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508?
49508 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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